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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Vinay Patel

'My Credit Card Was Declined at Walmart': Shaquille O'Neal Once Held the Store's Biggest Purchase—Who Broke His Record?

Initially holding the unofficial title for Walmart's largest purchase at $70,000, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's record was surpassed by a famous online personality. (Credit: X / SHAQ @SHAQ)

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal once experienced an unexpected moment at Walmart when his credit card was declined despite holding what was believed to be the store's largest transaction.

Shaq states he set the mark for the largest transaction ever at Walmart, totalling an astounding £53949.49 ($70,000). In an HBO's Real Sports interview, the former basketball player remembered the event, which happened when he moved from the Miami Heat to the Phoenix Suns. Lacking any items in his new place, he made a late-night visit to the store to buy necessary supplies.

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